Cops dismiss kidnapping claims

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday denied claims of a recent spate of kidnappings as “misinformation.”

“The Police Force is once more giving citizens the assurance that this is far from reality and that there has not been any report of any kidnapping received by the police within recent times,” the GPF said in a statement issued on Friday in response to reports being shared on social media.

“While the call for neighbours and others to look out for each other is appreciated, the peddling of this misinformation about alleged kidnappings can result in unwanted tension, anxiety and stress in the society,” the GPF added.